19 Jun 2006
Alkarama, June 19, 2006
With the first meeting of the UNHRC taking place today, major aspersions have been cast over the ability of the body to be able to function in an effective manner. The presence of Arab states of torture on the member list raises questions as to the bona fide nature of this body.
In these times when there is greater need than ever before for accountability and a strong rule of law to provide justice for those whose human rights are being abused, the UNHRC stands at a point where it has the ability to make a change. There are major concerns that the body will be manipulated by these torture states, as its predecessor was, in order to help them escape their duties, cover up their abuses and ignore their own illegality.
The report distributed today by Alkarama highlights the major abuses of human rights that are carried out within these Arab governments. The organisation also seeks to make recommendations to the UNHRC to help them make decisions relating to the inclusion of these states, especially on issues for which they are considered to be the worst of abusers.
The report is accompanied with this pack alongside an executive summary for your convenience.
The report distributed today by Alkarama highlights the major abuses of human rights that are carried out within these Arab governments. The organisation also seeks to make recommendations to the UNHRC to help them make decisions relating to the inclusion of these states, especially on issues for which they are considered to be the worst of abusers.
The report is accompanied with this pack alongside an executive summary for your convenience.